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Best Public Art: Some Viewer Choices
At the bottom of this page visitors can comment on the best public art, why they like it, why it's best, what experiences they have had in its shadow, and all the emotional qualities that make the piece work on its site.
This is purely for fun at one level. At a deeper level when we have enough entries this probably will show something profound about why certain pieces of public art are powerful instances of place making at its best and others become a laughingstock or a symbol of public money poorly spent. Some fountains get soap bubbles thrown in them regularly, and some are the scene of countless wedding photographs. Occasionally both reactions occur. And who's to say that public art can't be provocative? Certainly we think it can.
On a more serious page, we tell about the process of commissioning an artist or choosing a piece of public art, but here let's just share without requiring much justification except that we really like a particular piece. Then if we're lucky, we'll be able to distill some wisdom about placement and choices in public art. We have a hunch that what makes an impact will be the emotional connections that people form with a particular place, and that the art as a coherent part of an urban design is what makes some places memorable. But we'll see; maybe we're being too romantic about community development. Maybe unless there are benches and shade trees nearby, the best artistic statement never becomes your favorite. Think about your travels too. If you like art, probably something in particular caught your eye. You can just say you like it, or you can give a commentary on how it fit within its setting, reflected the culture, or surprised or delighted in its ability to create instant community among those enjoying it. Below please take your opportunity to give us your own opinion, or a comment on someone else's. Enjoy!
Weighing in the Best Public Art?What's your favorite piece of public art? Or if you're educated about the topic, what's the best one, regardless of your personal preferences? Let's get a good discussion going. What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors and editors.
Macho Monument Still a Great Piece
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Public Art Theme: Hands
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Best Public Art: Shiny Bean in Early Morning
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